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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the average annual salary of a bottom-tier sumo wrestler?
(a) $15,000.
(b) $100,000.
(c) $65,000.
(d) $30,000.

2. Which of the following is not affected by the rank of a sumo wrestler?
(a) His food.
(b) His earnings.
(c) His housing accomodations.
(d) His entourage.

3. What portion of the full commission does the seller's real estate agent generally get to keep?
(a) One half.
(b) One third.
(c) One fourth.
(d) All of it.

4. How many bouts does a sumo wrestler have to win in order for his ranking to rise?
(a) 3.
(b) 20.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

5. Which economist and philosopher does Levitt cite at the end of his introduction?
(a) John Stuart Mill.
(b) Adam Smith.
(c) Jeremy Bentham.
(d) Karl Marx.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paul Feldman's records, when are people least honest?

2. According to James Alan Fox in 1995, what is the minimum rise in violent crime to be expected in the next decade?

3. How does Paul Feldman view humanity as a result of his business records?

4. What Supreme Court case involved Norma McCorvey as plaintiff?

5. Paul Feldman makes his living delivering what to offices?

(see the answer key)

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